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$164+ Cheap flights from Cedar Rapids to San Diego (CID - SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CID — SAN
Jan 30 — Feb 61
Fri 1/30
Fri 2/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Cedar Rapids to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Cedar Rapids to San Diego
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This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:21 pmCID - SAN
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Sun 1/41:13 pmSAN - CID
1 stop7h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/29$734
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:48 pmCID - SAN
1 stop6h 11mFrontier
Sun 1/41:06 pmSAN - CID
2 stops27h 47mFrontier
Deal found 12/29$814
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:16 pmCID - SAN
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/24:25 pmSAN - CID
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/29$1,119
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/298:45 amCID - SAN
1 stop14h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/1411:10 amSAN - CID
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$1,156
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:10 pmCID - SAN
1 stop7h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/27:40 amSAN - CID
2 stops12h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/29$1,285

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eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$214
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$164
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$474
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Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/4

4:16 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

6:20 am-3:46 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$259

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/4

4:17 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop6h 31m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

6:15 am-2:12 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$277

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/29

6:45 am-1:28 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Diego

Wed 5/6

7:55 pm-11:27 am

2 stops13h 32m

$282

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/4

4:17 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop6h 31m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:15 am-2:10 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$293

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Tue 5/12

4:15 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 04m

San Diego

Tue 5/19

6:20 am-3:44 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$297

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/13

4:15 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop6h 06m

San Diego

Tue 5/19

6:20 am-3:44 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$297

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Thu 2/5

12:16 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops8h 52m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

3:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$298

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Thu 3/12

4:13 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 56m

$164

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Fri 3/13

4:13 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 56m

$196

Cedar RapidsSan Diego

CID - SAN

CIDSAN

Cedar Rapids

Fri 3/13

12:57 pm-2:31 pm

3 stops27h 34m

$347

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cedar Rapids to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cedar Rapids-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Cedar Rapids-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cedar Rapids-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cedar Rapids-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cedar Rapids-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Cedar Rapids to San Diego

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cedar Rapids to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cedar Rapids to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cedar Rapids to San Diego. Price data was last updated on December 26, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cedar Rapids to San Diego, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cedar Rapids to San Diego?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cedar Rapids to San Diego (average of $121). Flying from Cedar Rapids to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated December 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cedar Rapids to San Diego, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,124 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,074 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,068 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cedar Rapids to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Cedar Rapids to San Diego?

    Airlines like American Airlines and Delta fly from Cedar Rapids to San Diego in about 6h 31m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1528 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cedar Rapids to San Diego round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cedar Rapids to San Diego is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $162 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $228 and $267 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 58% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cedar Rapids to San Diego one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $97. Users have also found prices from $114 and $125 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cedar Rapids to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cedar Rapids to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cedar Rapids to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cedar Rapids to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cedar Rapids to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cedar Rapids to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cedar Rapids to San Diego?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cedar Rapids to San Diego (average of $121). Flying from Cedar Rapids to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cedar Rapids to San Diego

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cedar Rapids to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$163Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$267Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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